Wow! I just got to play with a production model and holy crap is it awesome! The form factor is perfect, it has some heft to it but feels completely solid. The device is also FAST, I was able to browse and jump between menus perfectly.

Really excited about the device, might finally have a good iPad competitor.

Looks cool but it is only slightly bigger than my Evo phone. I don't understand why the small size for the same price as a lager tablet.

While it might only be just under 3" larger then the evo, the resolution of the screen is a huge improvement as is the hardware under the screen. I personally love the 7" form factor. I prefer it over the 10". Just feels more comfortable holding it in one hand.

While it might only be just under 3" larger then the evo, the resolution of the screen is a huge improvement as is the hardware under the screen. I personally love the 7" form factor. I prefer it over the 10". Just feels more comfortable holding it in one hand.

Can't say since I don't have a Xoom nor does AT&T carry them but for what I can remember when I did play with a Xoom the Playbook felt a lot smoother. I mean I was able to jump out of an app instantly and even run a game in a minimized window while continue to navigate the OS on the playbook without any hitching.

All I can say is that the Playbook was the smoothest Tab experience I have had since the iPad and considering that it will run Blackberry and Android apps without an issue it will be the Tab to have if you want a 7" form factor one.